MWM X FORD Motors : Fiesta 2011.

Seth Beck has been putting some serious miles on the 2011 FORD Fiesta that I designed the wrap for. He's whipped it all around The USA and has been turning heads and answering questions at every red light. Check his blog : FIESTAVUS to see where he has ventured to this year. *Stay tuned for the FORD Fiesta's return to the US market next year. Better MPG than Smart Car, Affordable, Roomy 4-Door Hatchback, Chrome Rims, Banging Audio Kit, Etc. A great forward-thinking whip from the Ford Team. *More Photos.

Wacom Cintiq.

The latest addition to my Art Tech Quiver : WACOM Cintique. The Grand Prize from my win at Cut & Paste Boston last Spring. Amazing strides have been made in this whole "computer drawing" field in the past five years. Tempted to loan it to someone and have them teach it to me. I still haven't managed to make time to Learn French or Google Sketch-Up. Will write a follow up post when I crack it open and play around a bit with the updated features. BIG Thanks to Wacom.

Bookshelf Diorama.

I'll Know It When I See It.

MWM X Diesel : Virtual Room.

This year I've had the pleasure of working with DIESEL not once (NYC), not twice (MIA), but thrice (WWW) in their promotional efforts for the launch of Only The Brave. Check out My Virtual Room. *Make sure to turn volume up and click twice for full screen mode.
Honored to be in such good company on this project. Peruse around and acquaint yourself with the set. BIG thanks to HelloHikimori for having me on board for this one. *Congrads on FWA daps as well!

Things Seen & Places Been.

I've been quite active on Twitter and TwitPic lately as well. Click-Zoom.

2006 B/W B:2 - Frío y Caliente.

Featured. FORM Magazine.

Honored to be featured in the current issue of FORM Magazine (Switzerland). Along with the Feature (Deutsch & English) there are some special paper samples with my Vectorfunk-Revolve-Remix designs. Two of them are printed on foil paper and look like nothing I've ever seen before. Order a copy to see them in the light.
Click-Zoom for the muted hue remixes. BIG thanks to the FORM set :)

2008 Flashback : Alphafont 3.0

View entire MWM Alphafont 3.0 Series. *Few copies still available.

Hand-Heart Coordination.

Do It Now.

G0 enjoy nature good people. Autumn is a special time of year.

2008 Flashback. B/W B:5 Series.

View entire MWM B/W B:5 Series. *Few copies still available.

Featured. WUW Magazine.

BIG Thanks to the good folks at WUW Magazine (UK) for hooking me up with an 8-pager in their current issue. *On newsstands now. WUW is a fresh magazine covering the frontlines of art, culture, and fashion. This was a fun Q&A. It goes a couple layers deeper into my process, for my business and my fine art studio. Partake. Click-Zoom.

20/20 : Fast Forward Skateboards.

MWM : 20/20 Skateboards. Available Now at DeckPeck. $55 a pop.
Artwork from MWM : 20/20 Exhibition. Barcelona, Spain (May 2008).

Happy Halloween!

For the Ladies.

Last Summer I had the pleasure of working with SPORTSGIRL (Australia) on a special "Collectors Cosmetic Kit" called Unfold & Be Bold. I must admit, I was a bit uneasy at first (Afterall, I am all about keepin' it real to the maximum). Well, after about 2 or 3 seconds of pondering, and a few correspondences with the Ausi Ladies at Sportsgirl, I was on board (I'll deal with the noogies from my graffiti homies later. Ha!). If I knew anything about make-up, I'd tell you what comes in this special bundle. I suppose if you know anything about make-up, you can already tell from the photo. LOTS! Click-Zoom.
BIG Thanks to the ladies at Sportsgirl. The set looks fantastic. Amazing attention to detail on the printing/packaging. You've exposed my art to a whole new audience : Beautiful Australian Ladies. I can dig it!

MWM : ALPHAFONT 4.0 - HypeForType.

VERY excited to announce, after months of design, finesse, and prep, MWM : ALPHAFONT 4.0 is now available over at HypeForType. It just launched tonight as part of HFT's Exclusive Typefaces Volume #2 : Non-Format, Suprb, Research Studios, MWM Graphics, and Richard Perez. Volume #1 : Si Scott, Alex Trochut, Hellohikimori, Jon Burgerman, and Luke Lukas. Swing through and Check the Set!
*Type Nerd Factoid : Whatchaknowabout The Quick Brown Fox?
As many of you already know, each year I create a new typeface for my ongoing Alphafont Series. This is the first one that you can actually buy and use as a font. *Please let me know where Alphafont 4.0 is used. Email pics. Can't wait to see where it turns up! View Alphafont 3.0 (2008) + Alphafont 2.0 (2007) + Alphafont 1.0 (2006).
You're just three clicks away from installing ALPHAFONT 4.0. Do it!
Here's a little taste of my process of constructing the typeface. Every letter-form started as a solid block with consistent break lines. It was a lot of fun trying to figure new ways to tweak out each letter, while remaining unique, consistent, balanced, and legible.
Head on over to HypeForType and check out The Typesetter. Type in a message... Your Name, Your Girl's Name, Whatevs. It's like a test drive. *Just make sure you buy a copy if you plan on doing any commercial work with my typeface. BIG thanks to Alex Haigh for having me along for this special HFT V.2. It's a huge honor to be featured alongside such Heavyweights and Legends. Enjoy!

Logo Design : Live Unique.

For the past few months I've been working with the good folks over at LIVE UNIQUE on all things creative for their new Street-Level Apparel Brand. It's really satisfying to be involved in every step of Brand Building, Strategy, and Design. After a healthy exploration phase, this mark was chosen as the primary logo. I'm pleased with how it turned out. Funky, Balanced, Legible, Memorable... Sophisticated Street YO! Stay tuned for the launch of Live Unique's website and debut line.

※ GLYPH CUE. Tees & Hoodies.

GLYPH CUE is proudly printed in Portland, Maine USA. All Artwork by MWM Graphics. Swing through the Online Store and check out our Graphic Tees & Hoodies. BIG Thanks to everyone for all of your support this year. Spring|Summer 2010 will be a scorcher!

Artillery & Ammunition.

TEES : The Art of the T-Shirt.

TEES : The Art of the T-Shirt (MAKI. Laurence King Publishing 2009).
"Here at last is the bible of T-shirt design today. 82 studios from around the world contribute their best designs to create a global view of the current thriving state of T-shirt land. TEES is packed with illustrations of artwork and finished T-shirts, along with insights into the designers' inspirations and techniques. With a vast range of style - anarchic illustration, pixel patterns, all-over geometry, high craft, retro type, hand-drawn humour - TEES reveals the enormous potential of T-shirts to be expressive, entertaining and highly desirable all at once."
700 Illustrations. 336 Pages. £19.95. Grab a copy. It's a Must-Have Book for all industry folks. Enjoy! Click-Zoom.

New York Times Magazine.

Last week I had the pleasure of working with New York Times Magazine on this typography illustration for their article "Old Dictionaries : The Uses and Abuses of Outdated Lexicons." It was a fun one to work on, and the article is an interesting read too. It examines why some present day folks still cherish and reference outdated Dictionaries. In a world where Google and Wikipedia have made knowledge much easier to obtain, and Online Portals and Blogs have given Print a run for it's money, it's refreshing to be reminded of the past by physically holding a printed artifact. *I remember when I was a kid we would go to the School Library and be tested on how quickly we could find a word in The Dictionary. I wonder if they now have Google Query contests instead? Click-Zoom.

With A Quickness.

Here are a couple of my "Live Drawings" from Draw Your Face Off (October's First Friday) at Space Gallery. It was a really fun event. I had a blast reconnecting with Portland's contemporary artist community, and it's always interesting working on artwork with an audience watching. Cheers to the Pine Haven Collective for organizing the event. I'm already looking forward to the next one. Click-Zoom.
The Focused Artists and Curious Spectators. View More Photos.

BOLSA DE ARTES. São Paulo.

Super excited to be participating in BOLSA DE ARTES, a very prestigious Art Auction in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The Exhibition opens this Saturday, and the Auction will take place next Saturday. I will have one large canvas (pictured below) on display and up for dibs. Click-Zoom.
Bolsa De Artes - Artworks by: Damian Hirst, Beatriz Milhazes, Jeff Koons, Cildo Meireles, Takashi Murakami, Oscar Niemeyer, Vik Muniz, Lygia Clark, Sixeart, Maya Hayuk, Felipe Yung, Boris Hoppek, Sergio Rodrigues, Eltono, Michael De Feo, Adriana Varejao, Superblast, Mira Schendel, Flavio Samello, MWM, Luke Chueh, Herbert Baglione, Alexandre Cruz, Sosaku Miyazaki, Momo, Wagner Pinto, Fupete, Thais Beltrame, Koen Delaere, Fernando Chamarelli, Walter Nomura, Tony De Marco, and many more. *Muito Obrigado ROJO.

MWM X Green Street.

It was an epic Summer of product collaborations here in my Studio. Hand-Painted Bicycles, Almond Surfboards, Ford Fiesta Wrap, and now... Green Street Longboards. These guys are based in New Hampshire and are making top-notch long skateboards that are capable of breaking speed limits. Clean, Classy, and Built to Last. The MWM X Green Street Collection consists of 3 boards: The Teecoff (Small), The JayCon (Medium), The Qanoo (Large). Swing through their website to learn more and order a new ride.

Barn Burner : 2009

This weekend I cruised down to Massachusetts to paint Sirky's Barn again. It has become an annual event, and this year I went all out. For two full days I rocked out on the most intense GeoFunk Mural I've done yet. Really hyped on it. CLICK-ZOOM and check out the details.
Here are some process shots of the build up and some close crops. Photos don't do it justice. In person the Optical Illusion Push/Pull makes your eyes bug out. Good Times!

Barn Burner : 2008 & 2007

PARIS Exhibition : February 2010.

I am VERY excited to announce that my next Solo Exhibition will be in February 2010 at SINCE.Upian Gallery (Paris, France). The best part... I am going with no artwork or supplies. Instead, I will create the entire body of work in Paris during the month leading up to the show. I really enjoyed this process when I went to Brazil for my Parallel Universe Exhibition. I'd be a happy man to continue doing shows like this for the rest of my career. I feel even more inspired and alive when I travel, and it shows in the work. Stay tuned for more details. YES!

Google Chrome. Artist Series.

Earlier this Summer, Google asked me to design a skin for their new Web Browser called GOOGLE CHROME. I'm very pleased with how it turned out. Honored to be in such good company! Featured Artists: Jeff Koons, Marc Ecko, Carla Zampatti, Matt W. Moore, James White, Chuck Anderson, Tiësto, Kid Robot, Michael Graves, and More.
What is Google Chrome? Why should you use it? THE ANSWERS. It's all about having an "Incognito Window" in your "OmniBox". The Future is so rad. BTW, do you pull RSS Feeds to iGoogle yet? You really ought to. It's 2009. Time to step your cyber game up YO.
Artwork is from MWM : 20/20 Exhibition. Barcelona, Spain (May 2008).

STROKE. Munich, Germany.

I'll have 3 recent paintings on display at STROKE.01 (Munich) at the end of October. The 3 day Exhibition will take place in a former BMW Factory (An enormous 2000 m² space) and feature lots of great art from around the globe, in many different styles and disciplines. I'll post a Full Artist List, More Info, and Event Photos soon. Big Thanks to the good folks at Since.Upian (Paris) for having me on board.

Welcome to Q4.

For the folks who purchased my Cycles & Seasons 2009 Calendar, it's time to swap in the Q4 Poster. Stay tuned for the MWM Graphics 2010 Calendar. It's going to be BIG and fun. Click-Zoom.

2005 Flashback. B/W Bangers 2.

Autumn is definitely upon us, especially here in Maine with the vibrant foliage blazing across the landscape. I am really excited to begin work on my annual Black & White Series of Illustrations. This year will be MWM B/W B:6 (Black & White Bangers. Volume 6). In the last few weeks I've enjoyed flipping through my extensive Archive, and plotting on how I will approach this new series with a different narrative and new set of tools and supplies. It has always been, and always will be, 100% hand drawn/painted art. A way for me to continue exploring analog art and trying new things that I don't get to try in my other art and design endeavors. With each series, I intentionally limit myself to a unique set of supplies and consistent paper size. B/W Bangers 1 was strictly Sharpie on index cards. B/W Bangers 2 (Pictured above) was larger illustrations that forced me to figure out different ways to build texture and depth without shading. B/W Bangers 3 celebrated mixed wet/dry inks and paints. B/W Bangers 4 further explored these techniques and narrative. B/W Bangers 5 (Last Winter) was made with black and white inks and greyscale Prismacolor Markers. For Bangers 6 I am still undecided on the parameters. In an attempt to be different from the past few years, it will either be white ink/paint on black paper, OR I will return to the basics. A Pencil, an Eraser, 2 Sharpies, and a slew of new ideas. Stay tuned in the coming months for previews of the series as it evolves. It will be a blast! Click-Zoom.

Draw Your Face Off.

I'll be participating in an awesome "Live Art" Group-Show this Friday at SPACE Gallery here in Portland, Maine. DRAW YOUR FACE OFF is organized by my good friends at Pine Haven Collective. Artists: Katrine Hildebrandt-Hussey, Jenny Dougherty, Jackie Dubois, Peter Hussey, Matt W. Moore, Ty Williams, Martha Miller, Kimmy Convery, Clint Fulkerson, Beth Kleene, Mike Francis and more. It will be a lot of fun!

San Francisco & The East Bay.

NYC Group Show. Bespoken Hands.

My friend UPSO was the curator for a cool BESPOKEN Group-Show during NYC Fashion Week. The Expo (And current Bespoken Line Preview) took place at the NYC Museum of Art & Design. Five of us (Fumi Nakamura, Dan Funderburgh, Nick Tassone, Baskew, and Myself) were asked to create artworks that portrayed hands, as Bespoken is handmade Cut & Sew Fashion. I was in Boston at the time, so I photographed my good friend (Prodigy Fashion Designer) Jenna Rivers hands holding a large pair of her shears. Then I illustrated it with vectors, and used scans of various textiles and linens to add life to the shapes. Make sure to Click-Zoom to see the finer details. Big Thanks to UPSO, Faesthetic, Bespoken, and The NYC Museum of Art & Design. Good Times!

Seattle Phase 1. The Big Picture.

Seattle Phase 2. A Closer Look.

Featured. The Book of Inspiration.

"The Book of Inspiration is a new luxury volume from the makers of Computer Arts Magazine, featuring 192 pages of the world’s very best Digital Art, Design and Illustration." Honored to be featured in this book. Big UP to the good folks at CA. *On Newsstands now.

Washington Backcountry.

EL-P Concert Poster.

As all of my friends know, I am a huge fan of NYC Hip Hop, especially forward thinking cats like Definitive Jux. Since the late 90's I've been grabbing every album the label drops and sharing it with folks I'm stuck in traffic with on a daily basis. So it was a huge honor to work with EL-P, the labels founder (and one of the best rappers ever) on this Limited Edition Concert Poster for his upcoming show here in Portland, Maine (ASYLUM. October 8th). This will be his first time playing Maine, so lets rally and show him what's up in the most mysterious state. Also performing: The Mighty Quinn, Yak Ballz, B Dolan, Brzowski & Agent 8. Really psyched for this show. Mark your calendars. Click-Zoom.

※ GLYPH CUE. Fall/Winter 2009.

YES! After many months of hard work, GLYPH CUE FW09 Hoodies are here. The Website is updated, The Online Store is dialed, and Stockists will be receiving shipments next week. As with all of our lines, we have gone with a dedicated color palette, so FW09 is a celebration of Greens (SS09 was Blues, and SS10 will be ____). We kicked it up a notch and went with 4 Colors for each chest graphic, and an oversized left-wrist logo hit on each piece. The hoodies are super heavyweight to keep you warm as Autumn creeps in. And the graphics are next level, I am very pleased with how they turned out. True to our name "Glyph Cue" each design has a hidden narrative or cryptic message that requires you to spend a few minutes deciphering it. Really psyched! Swing through and check it out. And please tell your favorite local shop to be in touch so we can get on the racks at the best boutiques!
※ GLYPH CUE - MWM Mosaic. *My personal favorite.
※ GLYPH CUE - Solar System Map. *Yes... It's a Map!
※ GLYPH CUE - Chisel Ribbon. *Look close. G-L-Y-P-H-C-U-E.
※ GLYPH CUE - Clockwise Mandala. *Keep it moving forward.

Mega-Mural. São Paulo, Brazil.

I posted a photo of this MWM-Mega-Mural being painted in Sao Paulo, Brazil a couple weeks ago. Here's a shot of the finished production. It is part of a bigger ROJO project called Urban Stage Sao Paulo. Interesting backstory too... A few years ago the city completely banned Outdoor Advertising. No Billboards. No Bus Stops. Nada. But Street Art thrives in Sao Paulo, so ROJO coordinated a "Public Art Intervention" with 7 Artists (Tony de Marco, Eltono, Ovni, Nuria Mora, Superblast, Tofer, and Myself) creating artworks that were painted Extra-Large throughout the city. I can't wait to return to SP and see it in real life. Cheers to ROJO for constantly raising the bar! Click-Zoom.
*View the Original Painting from my Parallel Universe Series.

J+L Poster. Joanne & Linsey.

A fun commission I worked on last week for a woman named Joanne from the UK. She and her partner Linsey are fans of my Vectorfunk work and wanted a custom poster designed with J-L camouflaged into a vibrant Op-Art jam. Cheers ladies. Enjoy! Click-Zoom.

Hex Series. Process Shot #5.

Still grinding on my Hexagon Series. Here's another process shot of 1 of 11 canvases. This Series has forced me to turn over a new leaf with the way I work on paintings. I am nowhere near done, and six months deep already. I expect to spend A Year+ on them, adding more and more layers and details. Five years ago, when I was painting canvases everyday, I had a hard time letting days pass without touching unfinished work. Now with this Series, weeks go by without physically working on them, but I stare at them everyday and think about what I should do next. With everything going on in my Studio lately, It's nice to have a Series that is always simmering but never boiling. The perfect Sunday afternoon project. Click-Zoom.

GOOGLE. Logo Explorations.

I recently had the pleasure of working with TCH on this series of Google Logo Treatments. As you probably already know, Google is a brand that is constantly rethinking and rebranding itself with playful and date-specific logos (Halloween Costumes, Christmas Santas, Eclipsing Moon). With this exploration I went for an abstracted vibe (Molecular structures, Simplified Shapes, Interlocking Lines) but kept the distinct color palette. It is awesome how much color plays into branding. Even when the wordmark is hard to decipher, the colors do the heavy lifting. Identity is an area of Design that always gets my synapses firing. A really fun project to work on. Thanks Bill!

How'd They Do That?

The process of shaping a Surfboard and applying the graphic is fascinating. There are some cool photos on The Almond Blog. My favorite part is how the design becomes one with the board. The artwork is printed on rice paper and then when the fiberglass is laid onto it, the stuff is so potent that it literally eats the paper, leaving only the ink on the board surface. Awesome!

MWM X Almond : The 4 Elements Series.

I am very excited to share news of my latest product collaboration: MWM X Almond : The 4 Elements Series. We've been working all Summer on this set of Almond Lumberjack Long Surfboards. When the boards arrived last week I was floored, they look and feel amazing.
After brainstorming and sketching, I set out to create artwork that celebrates Nature, The Cycles of The Sea, Symmetry, Balance, and The 4 Elements (Fire, Earth, Water, Air). Much of what I’ve seen from the awesome history of Surf Art is quite organic and toned down, so I decided to dial it up a notch with the colorways, while still maintaining a grounded vibe. *These Boards will get noticed at the beach!
Big Thanks to Almond Surfboards and Corduroy Boutique. It has been an honor to work with all of you on this project. Definitely a highlight of my Summer. More Photos/Info/Sales. Click-Zoom.
"In ancient times, considerable note was made of understanding The 4 Elements, for these were considered the building bricks of the Universe, and hence many believed that these were also part of the basic structure of themselves." - J. Shell 1981

CONVERGENCE. Full Story & Opening Party.

CONVERGENCE : The Painting Series, The story behind the Collaboration, The Opening Party, and More. View Full Slideshow.

CONVERGENCE. Collaborative Paintings.

Collaborative Paintings. Kate Cleaves & Matt W. Moore. Click-Zoom.

CONVERGENCE. Window Mural.

CLICK-ZOOM. Many Artwork & Opening Photos soon. Good Times!

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines.

More news on this special MWM X FORD Motors Project soon.

Fast Forward. Crystals & Lasers.

Good Times painting the back wall of The Asylum today. Click-Zoom.
I couldn't make up my mind on what style to rock. Maybe this, or this, or perhaps that, or what about an oldie? And then I remembered this sketch I did back in June while I was in Brazil. That Futurefunk!
Big Bro Rich getting hizzigh izzup. *Completed photo soon. Big up to Esko and Ferby. Inspirational to see what the next generation is cooking up. And it is always an honor to paint next to King Learn.
They say you're supposed to swap filters every 8 hours. Ha! How about every 3 months? Better than nothing. Believe that. There's this "cool guy" mentality with graffiti cats about not wearing a respirator. But I assure you, it's not like a bike helmet that maybe will save you. If you paint without a mask, for many years, you will have serious issues in your brain. Look at these things after 3 months. Be smart.

Featured. TOKION Magazine.

TOKION Magazine. Parallel Universe Feature. Click-Zoom.

Then & Now & Later.

MWM Wallpaper Collection.

Photos are coming in from happy MWM Wallpaper customers. I especially enjoy this Vectorfunk-ed out laundry room. Fresh!

Lerk-Turdl-Reone-Past.

Turn the AC on...

So I can try on these GLYPH CUE FW09 Hoodie Samples. YES!

MOMENTUM. The Backstory.

Proletariat asked Zack and I a few questions about this exhibition, the artworks, and how the show came together. Watch Video.

Open Bicycle Tee.

MWM X Open Bicycle Logo Remix Tee. Grab one before they sell out.

MOMENTUM. Mural + Art + Bikes + Party.

This past Saturday night MOMENTUM opened to the public at Chorus Gallery in Somerville, Massachusetts. This show celebrates 5 recent series of my Artwork: Watercolor Paintings, Cut Paper Collages, Printed Textiles, Vectorfunk Posters, and 5 Hand-Painted Bike Frames. Along with the artwork, there are Tees & Cycling Caps that I designed the graphics for, and a Mega-Mural I painted on the exterior.
BIG Thanks to Traitor Bikes for getting in on this collabo. Good Times!
HUGE Thank You to Zack, Josh, and Crew at Open Bicycle, Photographer Justin Keena, The Party People, The Weekly Dig, and all the folks who bought Paintings, Gear, and Bikes. I'm very grateful and honored that you enjoy the work. This was one of my most fun Openings. Can't wait to see folks hucking around town on the bikes. The Exhibition runs for a month. Swing through. More Info.

Featured. JPEOPLE #11.

BIG Thanks to the good folks at Berlin's JPEOPLE MAGAZINE for featuring some of my most recent work alongside a fun Q&A. In this Issue: Suprb, Fedra Malara, Lucy & Bart, MWM Graphics, Omega Code, YWFT, Nicholas Kunz. Definitely grab a copy and stay tuned for future issues. JPEOPLE puts together an amazing magazine that celebrates The Future of Design across disciplines. Click-Zoom.

MOMENTUM Poster Series.

Signed/Numbered (x/100). Available tomorrow night! Click-Zoom.

MOMENTUM Mural. Process Shot.

I spent the entire day yesterday painting a huge Mural outside of Chorus Gallery (adjacent to Open Bicycle in Somerville, Mass) for my MOMENTUM Show tomorrow night. This show is going to rock! Hand-painted bike frames, Canvases, Prints, Tees, Cycling Caps, and More. Swing through and check it. *Photos: Jenna Rivers.

Featured. IdeaFixa Book.

IdeaFixa - Greatest Hits Book. 192-pages. Amazing range of Art/Design/Photography from South America and beyond. The monochrome MWM/Spaceknuckle Series from 2007 is featured. Big thanks to IdeaFixa. Big UP to the homie Spaceknuckle. Swing through his website and check out his recent work! Order the Book Here.

Featured. DesignNet #143.

DESIGNNET is a top-notch Design Magazine from Seoul, Korea. I was honored when they invited me to a Q & A about my Process, Studio, Techniques, Life, and Goals. Thanks guys. Hope to visit you soon in Korea! 덕분에 남자와 여자. 정말 감사 드려요 Click-Zoom.
The Feature was printed in Korean. Here's the Transcript in English.

Momentum. Preview Shot.

Here's a sneak peek at one of the 5 hand-painted bike frames as a complete. Big UP to Zack at Open for building them out. They look fresh going 25mph. MOMENTUM opens next Friday in Somerville, Massachusetts. This is going to Rock. More Info. Click-Zoom.
*Photo Credit: Justin J. Keena Photography. Thanks Bro!

Convergence.

CONVERGENCE. A Collaborative Painting Series By: Kate Cleaves and Matt W. Moore. Opening Reception: September 4th, 6:00pm. During The Portland, Maine First Friday Art Walk. Corduroy Gallery (Upstairs from Corduroy Boutique) 59 Market Street. We've been working on this series of 10 paintings since March. We can't wait to share them with you. Please save the date. More Info soon.

PSFK - The Purple List.

I was honored when invited to become a member of The Purple List, a new PSFK initiative that makes our small world even smaller. Kudos to Piers and the good folks at PSFK for putting this together. Welcome to The Future. "The Purple List is a network of experts for hire. The list is comprised of designers, journalists, marketers, and entrepreneurs. The Purple List has been used by journalists to find expert views on new stories; by agencies in search of talent; and by global research consultancies." Learn More.

IZ THE WIZ. Maine Tribute.

Graffiti cats from all over converged here in Portland, Maine on Saturday to rock this IZ THE WIZ (1958-2009) Tribute Wall. IZ was a true Originator, Innovator, and Leader in the early days of NYC Graffiti. His contributions to this culture have inspired us all in countless ways. Farewell to a King. Rest in Peace. Click-Zoom.
My sketch. Had to throw the St. Ides "Crooked I" in there. Good Times!

Momentum.

I am very pleased to announce my next Solo-Show: MOMENTUM will open on August 15th at Chorus Gallery (adjacent to Open Bicycle) in Somerville, Massachusetts. I'll be showing 5 hand-painted Traitor frames, a cycling cap, special event tees, and a range of recent canvas paintings and prints. More Info over at: Selectism. Stay Tuned!

Organic Chemistry.

Sunday Session. Groovy Graffiti.

Getting more comfortable with this new process & style. Click-Zoom.

WIRED 17.08 - Editorial Illustration.

I've got a Full-Page Editorial Illustration in the new issue of Wired Magazine. I was asked to create a super detailed, camo-style "Vectorfunk" rendering of "17.08" for this issues Splash Page. It's always a huge honor to work with Wired. Thanks Guys! Click-Zoom.

Painted Bicycles. Process Shot #2.

Asylum Jam. Completed.

Just came across a set of photos on 12ozProphet.com (The Encyclopedia Britannica of Graffiti) of the 2009 Asylum Jam I posted about a couple weeks ago. As promised, here are the final pieces. Well done my fellow Maine-iacs. Always a good time! Click-Zoom.

Painted Bicycles. Process Shot.

Things are moving right along on my Bicycle Series. I've been putting a couple new bits on each frame everyday and letting them dry overnight. I have a lot more micro-detail work to do, but I think they are looking fresh already. Stay tuned. *Over the last year I have been giving a glimpse into my process and showing work here on my Blog that is [Not Done]. I do this for a few different reasons. 1. I am often the only person who has seen the work, and I am psyched about it. 2. The people who read my Blog enjoy learning more about my process and Studio techniques. 3. Collectors enjoy seeing their future canvas (or bike) in each chapter of it's evolution. **I hope you all enjoy seeing the Process Shots. Reach out anytime to let me know what you think.

Re-Built To Last.

A couple weeks back I dropped off a pile of damn-near-new Jackets and Hoodies with busted zippers to my tailor. I told her I wanted the best, the strongest, and the most gaudy zippers she could get. We went for huge military grade #10 zippers. Now they are up to par with the amazing technology (and price-point) of the jackets. *Why do companies skimp on zippers after making gear out of futuristic textiles? Either it is an honest mistake... Or a massive conspiracy to keep us buying new gear every fall. Hmmm.
I also brought in my favorite pair of Glacier Glasses to get new polarized lenses installed. The old black lenses were scratched and dusted with spraypaint. It was a surreal experience. I was standing there in the not-so-busy Mall at the custom clip-on kiosk watching a true craftsman assemble my upgraded goggles. Dremmel grinding and precise filing is way cooler than the sound of a register ringing. *These days it just feels right to Revamp instead of Re-Up on gear. And in the end, I now have some awesome custom gear that no one else has. And that's what style is all about for me anyways.

New England Road Trip.

Hand-Painted Bicycle Series.

Kinda like a Canvas. This will be interesting! MWM X Traitor X Open. The bikes will debut on on August 15th at Chorus Gallery in Somerville, Massachusetts. More Info soon. Stay tuned.

Featured. Slanted Magazine #8.

Check out the new Slanted Magazine #8 from Germany. 196-pages of Futuristic 2D/3D Typography. Featured: Edhv, Klein Dytham, Pixel Garten, Maxime Buechi, Ina Saltz, Erwin Bauer, Sangho Park, Sabrina Tibourtine, Christoph Dunst, Sipho Mabona, Gemma O'Brien, David Carson, MWM Graphics, Ebon Heath, and Yulia Brodskaya.